Strong leadership, like a tent that withstands a storm, relies on strong foundations. These foundations are built through collaboration with stakeholders, who act as the guy lines securing the structure. Effective leadership hinges on three core virtues: courage, humility, and discipline.
Courage is the bravery to push past perceived limitations, to confront facts rather than manipulate them, and to continually explore new possibilities.
Humility requires acknowledging one’s own limitations and creating opportunities for others to contribute. It involves controlling one’s ego and resisting arrogance.
Finally, discipline is the cornerstone of effective leadership – the dedication to thoughtful analysis, evaluation, improvement, and follow-through at every stage of the solution development process.
These virtues may seem simple, even like common sense. However, putting them into practice is far less common. Leaders are often expected to maintain a certain image, which can lead some to prioritize self-interest over the greater good.
But by integrating better perspective and these virtues into their decision-making, leaders can prepare for the challenges that lie ahead. Be well equipped to face, as Donald Rumsfeld said, the unknown unknowns — the risks that come from situations that are so unexpected that they would not be considered.
By applying these principles and creating a positive impact on those around them – family, teams, and stakeholders – leaders can cultivate a legacy that extends beyond their lifetimes. Imagine the lasting impact, the sense of accomplishment, of seeing the results of your leadership unfold like a breathtaking mountain panorama.
This, not immortality, is the true reward of effective leadership.
Mohamad Cholid is Member of Global Coach Group (globalcoachgroup.com).
◼ Certified Executive Coach at Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching
◼ Certified Marshall Goldsmith Global Leadership Assessment (GLA 360)
◼ Certified Global Coach Group Coach & Leadership Assessment.
Alumnus The International Academy for Leadership, Germany.
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